Question

Sean Pinsky’s checking account had a balance of $137.66. He wrote a check for $23.62 on September 3. On September 7, the bank made an automatic transfer (AT) of $25.41 to pay his phone bill. He made a deposit of $146.24 on September 12. What is the new balance in Sean’s account?

$234.87
$40.45
$258.49
$332.93

Answer 1

It's simply addition and subtraction $234.87

Answer 2

New balance in Sean’s account is $234.87 .

Explanation:

As given

Sean Pinsky’s checking account had a balance of $137.66.

Sean Pinsky’s wrote a check for $23.62 on September 3.

On September 7, the bank made an automatic transfer (AT) of $25.41 to pay his phone bill.

Sean Pinsky’s made a deposit of $146.24 on September 12.

New balance in Sean's account = Account balance - Check amount - Phone bill + Deposit amount

Put all the values in the above

New balance in Sean's account = $137.66 - $23.62 - $ 25.41 + $146.24

= $234.87

Therefore the new balance in Sean’s account is $234.87 .